Home
×

Amazonite
Amazonite

Labradorite
Labradorite



ADD
Compare
X
Amazonite
X
Labradorite

Amazonite and Labradorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
2.69-2.72
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Amazonite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Labradorite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Amazonite and Labradorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Amazonite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.

Let Others Know
×